Category Archives: Being

~ Lens-Artists Challenge #343 ~ Seen on my Last Outing ~

Ann-Christine wants to know what happened on our last outing, and what prompted us to pull out our cameras. Usually with a challenge like this, I would post photos of my last visit to Long Beach, or take you on … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #331: Resilience ~

Anne Sandler of Slow Shutter Speed leads the challenge this week asking us to choose photos that represent toughness and an ability to spring back from adversity. After thinking about it all week, I decided to feature seeds. A few … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #325: Gratitude ~

Tina asks us to reflect upon what elements in our lives we are thankful for. In a free-write brainstorm there were many aspects of my life that came out, for example: Being cared for as a child, being encouraged to … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #322: There is a Crack in Everything ~

For this week’s challenge, Ritva asks us to dig deeper than the surface beauty of our photography to reveal through them “the interplay between shadow and light, ultimately capturing the essence of optimism that arises from seemingly insignificant openings in … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #316 – Destination: Fun ~

In considering my response to Egídio’s challenge to this week, “to explore fun destinations and favorite pastimes,” I came up with three general categories of landing places that I consistently gravitate toward for enjoyment and relaxation; activities that engage me … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #242: New Experiences ~

The first day of first grade, our teacher asked her students to raise our hands if we couldn’t see what she had written on the chalk board. I raised my hand, so she directed me to a desk closer to … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #223: Flights of Fancy ~

When I was a young girl, I would sometimes sleep outside on warm summer nights. Living on the outskirts of a small city, I could see the vast array of stars and planets, and recognize a few of the constellations. … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #177 – Celebrating ~

Being a word-nerd, I couldn’t help but look up the synonyms for celebrate. Oh, my! What a wonderful mix of options celebrate offers. Here are a few with photos from my archives. To have fun and raise a glass of … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #124: Now and Then ~

Now – November 28, 2020 on an afternoon walk in the neighborhood, Vancouver, USA Then – March 4, 2018. A family birthday gathering at my home with my sisters Diana and Lori, and her grandson Micah, three years old. Three … Continue reading

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~ Prayer For My Country ~ ©Lindy Low Le Coq ~

Walking through wind and rain this morning of November 3, 2020, I send prayers of thanksgiving to my fellow citizens; you who stand in long lines masked and socially distanced           wending your way to the voting booth. … Continue reading

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